Artemisia glacialis is a rare, oxyphilous (lives in an acid environment) plant belonging to the Asteraceae family and grows in Mediterranean climates at altitudes above 1600 metres in alpine areas.

An extract is obtained from the dried aerial parts of this plant.

What it is used for and where

Food

The extract of Artemisia glacialis left to macerate in alcohol is used as a digestive liquor and is called genepi. The α-linolenic, linolenic and oleic unsaturated fatty acids contained in the leaves and shrub have a protective and regulating effect on the intestinal flora along with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties (1). It is unfortunate that this rare plant is used industrially as it is a rather rare species and indiscriminate use endangers its survival.

Cosmetics

The shrub Artemisia glacialis contains unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid, α-linolenic acid and linolenic acid, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.

For more information:

Artemisia glacialis studies

References_____________________________________________________________________

Carvalho, I. S. D., Teixeira, M. C., & Brodelius, M. (2011). Fatty acids profile of selected Artemisia spp. plants: Health promotion. LWT-Food Science and Technology, 44(1), 293-298.